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Joe Rios 1958 - 2022

Joe Rios passed away December 12, 2022, he was 63 years old.  A well-respected horseman that was not only an owner, Joe also worked as horse agent in the Quarter Horse racing industry. Joe was a lifetime resident of El Paso, TX.  He is survived by wife Leslie Rios; daughter Callie Rios-Hall and husband Seth Hall; son Karl Rios and wife Kelly Rios and children Vida Kay and Joe Cruz Rios; as well as many other family members and friends.  He was amazing horseman and had an eye for them that many will never know.

Will they let him horse trade in heaven
Will the sale ring be paved in gold
Will all the good horses always remain sold

He loved El Paso and the horse called the Rio Grande
Now he is gathering bids by the river as it flows by the throne
So get your hands up high we will dang sure miss him
 
He was a cowboy and a swapper
He was a friend I was proud to know
So keep your ropes a swinging as you made it to the Short Go
Keep your horses running into the wind
Keen on entering in the twirling cause El Paso will miss you don't you know
Rest in Peace you river man we will all be here awaiting till we can rope together once again

                                                                                                CM Jones